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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.01, 12,329.98 and 7,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.01, 12,329.98 and 7,048 is: 9,716.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.01 : 12,329.98 = 7,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.01/12,329.98 = 7,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.01x = 12,329.98 × 7,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.01x = 86,901,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,901,699.04/8,944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.19

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